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Simon Hughes threatens Liberal Democrat rebellion over housing benefit reforms
Simon Hughes threatens Liberal Democrat rebellion over housing benefit reforms The Coalition is facing its first major rebellion after a leading Liberal Democrat warned that he could not support the Government’s plans to reform housing benefit.
Can a couple claim housing benefit or is it only for single parents?
My partners contract is ending late August, so he may be unemployed although I expect he will find another job by then hopefully. Anyway if he doesn’t manage to find work by then I just wondered if a couple can claim housing benefit? Our rent it £670 per month it might seem a lot by … Continue reading
Do you lose your housing benefit if your JSA is sanctioned?
The Job Centre have put a sanction on my JSA. Does anyone know if my housing benefit will also be sanctioned?
Housing benefit reform strains Coalition unity
Housing benefit reform strains Coalition unity The unity of the Coalition Government was under strain last night over moves to cut housing benefit as opposition to the measures grew among Tory and Liberal Democrat MPs. David Cameron yesterday stood by the moves in heated Commons exchanges as Ed Miliband, the Labour leader, claimed ministers were … Continue reading
Letters: Our fears over the housing benefit cuts
Letters: Our fears over the housing benefit cuts A member of my family is living on benefit with a nine-year-old daughter in a council flat in central London ( New benefit rules are ‘setting single parents up to fail’, campaigners warn , 25 October). She has tried for several years to find a job, but … Continue reading
Do letting agents check to see if new tenants are on housing benefit?
I am thinking of letting a new flat. I am currently renting privately and i am on housing benefit. However i wish to move to another private let but so many agents say no hosuing benefit or dss. I just wondered what would happen if i just didnt mention it? Are there standard checks they … Continue reading
My husband is on ESA and I am unemployed. How will me going back to work affect our housing benefit?
I want to go back to work, but am worried that housing & council tax benefit will be affected. Is there a limit on my possible earnings, or will every penny earned affect the benefits.
Benefit cheat m’Lady jailed
Benefit cheat m’Lady jailed TITLED widow who swindled £90,000 in housing benefit given 12 weeks behind bars
Miliband: I’ll force a vote on housing benefit
Miliband: I’ll force a vote on housing benefit Labour will force a vote on housing benefit in the Commons in a move which could drag the row on for another fortnight.
Boris Johnson says David Cameron’s housing benefit cap will cause Kosovo-style social cleansing
Boris Johnson says David Cameron’s housing benefit cap will cause Kosovo-style social cleansing Boris Johnson attacks Cameron’s plans to place a cap on housing benefit, declaring the proposal would lead to “Kosovo-style” social cleansing.
Commons to debate housing benefit
Commons to debate housing benefit MPs are set to debate controversial planned reforms to housing benefit amid calls from some Lib Dems and Tories for aspects of the changes to be reconsidered.
Cameron: Housing benefit cap to stay
Cameron: Housing benefit cap to stay Multimillionaire David Cameron extinguished hopes that the coalition would revise plans to cap housing benefit payments today – but Labour vowed he will “eat his words.”
Housing benefit cap ‘will go ahead’
Housing benefit cap ‘will go ahead’ The Government has dismissed talk of a climbdown over capping housing benefit, despite warnings that the policy will “cleanse” poor people from major cities. Related Stories Oliver ‘most popular name for boy’ Firms will have to offer pensions Boy remanded over girl’s murder Ex-forces chief Stirrup joins Lords Police … Continue reading
Government says housing benefit cap will go ahead
Government says housing benefit cap will go ahead The Government today dismissed talk of a climbdown over capping housing benefit today despite warnings that the policy will “cleanse” poor people from major cities.
Can you get housing benefit if it is a bought house?
My Mum and Dad are both quite ill. Dad has Parkinsons and Mum has a bad heart. They are both working full time but againt the advise of their doctor. What I would like to know is this, if they were to give up work and go onto benefits then would they be entitled to … Continue reading
Housing benefit cap: concessions considered
Housing benefit cap: concessions considered The government has confirmed it is considering concessions to its plan for a cap on housing benefits, as first reported by Channel 4 News FactCheck.
Boris Johnson under fire for housing benefit comments
Boris Johnson under fire for housing benefit comments London Mayor Boris Johnson faces calls to apologise for “appalling” comments made about housing benefit reforms, as it emerges higher rate taxpayers could be fined under changes to child benefits.